Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Salzman

Designates a period for Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month to promote education, resources, and healthy-relationship messaging in schools and communities.

Adopted by Publication

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Summary of HR 8061 (2026) – Florida

Purpose and overall intent

HR 8061 designates a period for teen dating violence awareness and prevention. The bill appears to establish recognition or observance within the state legislature, highlighting teen dating violence awareness and preventive education.

Key provisions and changes

Designation: Creates or formalizes a state-recognized period or observance focused on Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

Observance framework: Likely directs state or local entities to observe the designated month, potentially including recognition activities, proclamations, or coordination with schools and community organizations to promote awareness.

Education and outreach: The bill implies an emphasis on prevention messaging, which may involve disseminating information about healthy relationships, resources for assistance, and mechanisms for reporting or seeking help.

Sponsorship and sponsorship details: Co-sponsor listed is Michelle Salzman, indicating bipartisan or cross-aisle support. Specific implementation details (such as required actions by schools, agencies, or local governments) are not explicitly stated in the provided synopsis but would typically be outlined in the bill’s text.

Who would be affected

Students, families, and teens: Beneficiaries through increased awareness, education, and access to resources on teen dating violence.

Schools and school districts: May participate in awareness activities, programs, and collaborations with community organizations during the designated observance.

State and local government entities: Potential involvement in proclamations, events, and dissemination of information.

Community organizations and healthcare/advocacy groups: Could be engaged as partners in outreach and resource provision.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Filed: February 17, 2026

First Reading: February 17, 2026

Read 2nd time and adopted by publication: February 18, 2026

Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar – Publication only: February 18, 2026

Notes and consideration

The bill’s language suggests a ceremonial or awareness-raising designation rather than substantive policy mandates (e.g., mandatory programs or funding). However, ceremonial resolutions can influence public messaging and school district calendars.

As a resolution, this bill may not impose new regulatory requirements or specific fiscal obligations on state agencies, unless accompanied by accompanying statutory changes or implementation directives in the full text.

Impact overview

Public awareness: Likely to elevate attention to teen dating violence issues among students and families.

Education and resources: Encourages schools and communities to share information and connect teens with support services.

Narrative and advocacy: Provides lawmakers with a formal platform to advocate for prevention and healthy relationship education.

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